Calvert in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sneed Memorial Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
1. Sneed Memorial Methodist Church Marker
This congregation, organized in 1869 as the Calvert Methodist Church, built its first sanctuary on this site in 1872. Among the early pastors were (1885-86) the Rev. Seth Ward, later first native Texan to be named a Methodist bishop; and (1895-99) the Rev. Dr. James Kilgore, a founder of Southern Methodist University. In 1923 when the present church building was erected, the name was changed in memory of the Rev. Joseph P. Sneed (1804-81), a circuit rider who came to Texas in 1838, then served for many years in Robertson and Milam county churches.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10947.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 30° 58.855′ N, 96° 40.355′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of East Mitchell Street and Beech Street, on the right when traveling east on East Mitchell Street. The marker is located on the right side of the stairs leading up to the front entrance to the Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 East Mitchell Street, Calvert TX 77837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Katy Hamman Stricker Library (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. Sneed Memorial Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. The view of the Sneed Memorial Methodist Church from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
